Someone recently pointed out to me that “a crisis is the ultimate teachable moment.” Startup founders have long known this. Whether you find yourself dealing with a sudden lack of access to commercial loans, the collapse of a funding round, a management change, or even a failed product, you can help yourself work through such unpredictable — yet probably inevitable — business challenges by being prepared in advance with a response plan. One of the most important areas of your preparation, but one that is often overlooked, is your communications plan.
Archive for October, 2008
10/19/08
10/19/08
A Startup Roadmap for Good Crisis Communications (Wendy Lane Stevens) - New York Times, October 19, 2008
Someone recently pointed out to me that “a crisis is the ultimate teachable moment.” Startup founders have long known this. Whether you find yourself dealing with a sudden lack of access to commercial loans, the collapse of a funding round, a management change, or even a failed product, you can help yourself work through such unpredictable — yet probably inevitable — business challenges by being prepared in advance with a response plan. One of the most important areas of your preparation, but one that is often overlooked, is your communications plan.
10/17/08
Need a lawyer? Choose an advocate, not a ‘litigator’ or ‘junkyard dog’: Steven E. Turner and Peter C. Richter, Miller Nash LLP - October 17, 2008
The threat of lawsuits is a constant concern for today’s businesses in our litigious society. When a business or individual becomes involved in a lawsuit, the single most important decision to be made is choice of lawyer.
Who that individual or business chooses as its lawyer will very likely be the difference between achieving a favorable outcome or a disaster.
10/08/08
LANE PR Tapped by Four New Clients - October 8, 2008
LANE PR broadens its portfolio with the addition of four clients: Consumer Cellular, Creature, Dutch Bros. and Pacific Seafood.
“Each of these diverse companies exemplifies the strength of the Pacific Northwest business community,” said Wendy Lane, president and founder of LANE PR. “LANE PR embarks on these relationships with enthusiasm to share their stories and drive their business objectives.”